Sutro Ravine Trail 🌳 – Christmas Tree Viewpoint loop from Church Street & Day Street

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Sutro Ravine Trail 🌳 – Christmas Tree Viewpoint loop from Church Street & Day Street

Hard

4.8

(3505)

11,214

riders

Sutro Ravine Trail 🌳 – Christmas Tree Viewpoint loop from Church Street & Day Street

01:30

18.1km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.77 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.29 km

Sutro Ravine Trail 🌳

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Mostly gradual trail through a forested ravine on dirt trails that should only be ridden when dry to avoid erosion. In 2018 local trail volunteers SFUrbanRiders.org began clearing the brush …

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7.01 km

Laguna Honda Lake

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The narrow canyon and the lake are a lush and tree-shaded oasis worth exploring. The road can feel a little narrow without shoulder, but has a sidewalk for stopping to see the reservoir/lake.

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9.15 km

Mount Sutro summit ⛰️

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The view from Twin Peaks is absolutely insane. Definitely on par with Griffith in LA and just as iconic. Photos can't really show the full depth of field you get here.

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9.53 km

Historic Trail

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This trail is a medium-width singletrack that winds all the way around this hill as it climbs toward the peak at a moderate slope, not exceeding 10% grade by very …

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10.6 km

Fairy Gates Spring ⛲️ Mount Sutro

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In one of the wildest parts of San Francisco, you'll find diverse vegetation and some truly off-the-beaten-path trails. To get an idea of the area, a hiking tour that starts …

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11.2 km

Historic Trail - Trailhead

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Eastern Trailhead access into the Mount Sutro Open Space Preserve. Several steps lead up from the street to th beginning of Historic Trail.

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13.2 km

Twin Peaks view from Christmas Tree Point

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With e-bikes well feasible, the views over the city and the bay are just great!

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13.3 km

Christmas Tree Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Christmas Tree Point is a North and East facing viewing platform on Twin Peaks, the second highest hills in San Francisco with surround views in all directions. With an elevation …

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18.1 km

End point

Train Station

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